Written in a non-labeling, non-judgmental style, survivors will find this book highly educating and empowering.

Close Encounters is a comprehensive, compassionate and supportive guide to understanding the unique and complex nature of narcissistic abuse and the emotionally crippling syndrome that results from it. This book gives narcissistic abuse survivors the most complete and trustworthy roadmap to guide them through the healing process, into recovery, and ultimately to the freedom and happiness they deserve.

Narcissistic abuse survivors, concerned supporters, and helping professionals will find the most up-to-date information on the psychological, emotional and physical effects of NPD abuse. Readers also learn how narcissistic abuse infiltrates various settings including work, family-of-origin, friendships and romantic relationships.

To those people in your life who cannot possibly understand what the abused have endured, they no longer have to explain. They only have to hand them this book.